Turn an old DVD drive into a powerful laser engraver with this easytofollow DIY guide! Learn how to assemble the hardware, including the laser diode, stepper motors, and Arduino controller. We'll also walk you through the software side of things, including setting up the GRBL software and uploading your designs. With a little bit of effort, you'll be able to create your own custom engravings on wood, plastic, and other materials.

Here are some of the things you'll learn in this video:

How to collect and assemble the necessary materials
How to build the laser engraver frame
How to install the laser diode and stepper motors
How to set up the Arduino controller and GRBL software
How to create and upload your own laser engraving designs
This project is perfect for:

Makers and hobbyists who want to learn about laser engraving
People who are looking for a fun and challenging DIY project
Anyone who wants to create their own custom engravings


More information in the instructables: https://www.instructables.com/id/Ardu...

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Firmware GRBL https://github.com/gnea/grbl'>https://github.com/gnea/grbl
Laser engraving software http://lasergrbl.com/en/'>http://lasergrbl.com/en/

Firmware GRBL https://github.com/gnea/grbl'>https://github.com/gnea/grbl
Laser engraving software http://lasergrbl.com/en/'>http://lasergrbl.com/en/

3D models https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:249...

Despite the fact that my English is almost perfect, maybe you could notice a small Eastern European accent, it's because I'm Russian, and answering the question "why don't you make videos in both languages?" I actually do, and my Russian channel is here    / shhitov  

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